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Functional Training and Gait Flashcards

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  1. What is the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test cutoff score associated with increased fall risk in community-dwelling older adults?

    Answer: 12 seconds

    A TUG score greater than 12 seconds in community-dwelling older adults is associated with increased fall risk and mobility impairment.

  2. For a patient with right hemiplegia performing wheelchair propulsion, which technique is most efficient?

    Answer: Using the unaffected arm on the hand rim and the unaffected leg to assist propulsion and steer

    Hemiplegic patients most efficiently propel a wheelchair using the unaffected arm on the hand rim combined with the unaffected foot on the floor for steering and added propulsion.

  3. A patient performing ADL training is unable to reach overhead due to limited shoulder ROM. Which adaptive strategy is most appropriate?

    Answer: Use a reacher/grabber device to extend functional reach

    A reacher/grabber extends the patient's functional reach without requiring full shoulder ROM, promoting independence in ADLs while joint mobility is being restored.

  4. During stair training with axillary crutches in a non-weight-bearing patient descending stairs, which sequence is correct?

    Answer: Crutches and affected leg down first, then unaffected leg

    Descending stairs: crutches and the affected (non-weight-bearing) leg go down first, then the unaffected leg follows; 'bad goes down' in the mnemonic.

  5. Which of the following correctly describes the 'two-point' gait pattern with crutches?

    Answer: Left crutch and right leg advance together, then right crutch and left leg advance together

    The two-point gait pattern involves simultaneous advancement of the contralateral crutch and leg (e.g., left crutch with right foot), mimicking normal arm-leg reciprocal movement.

  6. What is the primary role of the physical therapist assistant during prosthetic training for a patient with a transtibial amputation?

    Answer: Implement the gait training program established by the supervising PT

    The PTA implements the prosthetic training and gait program as established and supervised by the physical therapist, working within the POC established by the PT.